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"Throughout this process, they've really made me feel like I'll be a part of their family for the rest of my life, and the education speaks for itself," Knox said. "Also, the team works hard and is tough to beat in the Ivy League."

Last season, the 6-foot-4, 205-pound dual threat led Brophy to the Division I semifinals, passing for 2,306 yards and 24 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He also ran for 439 yards, 103 of those in a 40-35 win over Mesa Desert Ridge. Knox also threw for 325 yards and four TDs in that game.

Knox had offers from UNLV, Tulane, Bowling Green and Fresno State.

Harvard produced former Gilbert Highland quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has been in the NFL for 11 years.

Numerous colleges came through Brophy, where Knox also excelled in baseball as an outfielder and pitcher. Knox doesn't go to football camps, where recruiting for many puts them on the national map as far as ratings.

But Molander, a former college and pro quarterback, believes Knox has big-time skills that will help him go far at quarterback.

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No. 150 Ryan Bright, Chaparral, 6-5, 195, WR/DB | Comes from an athletic family. He is an outstanding high jumper in track. He has great range and speed and will go after the ball in traffic. A beast in the secondary. Chaparral

No. 149 Travis Lockhart, Hamilton, 6-1, 175, QB | He showed flashes of great potential last season as a backup on a Division I state runnerup team, throwing seven touchdown passes. Good, accurate arm, this will be Lockhart's turn to stand out. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

No. 148 Will Lane, Scottsdale Christian, 6-2, 260, DT | This will be his fourth year on varsity. Explosive nose tackle who creates double teams. Had 11 sacks and 13 tackles for losses to go with 74 tackles last season. Scottsdale Christian

No. 146 Aaron Rosenbaum, Arizona Lutheran Academy, 6-3, 245, DL | Started the last two seasons on both sides of the ball. Had 91 tackles playing both defensive tackle and defensive end last season. Has a 380-pound bench. Great hands, very quick. Was first-team all-section and first-team all-division last season. Pat Shannahan/azcentral sports

No. 145 Jeff Kindorf, Notre Dame Prep, 6-3, 205, WR | Led team in receiving last season as a hybrid tight end. Very good outside speed and strong enough to make the difficult catch in traffic. Good athletic skills, above-average speed. Expect a break-out senior season. Peak Image Photo by Mike Harvey

No. 144 Quentin Clark, Show Low, 6-4, 200, Athlete | He is a natural wide receiver who had to play quarterback last season because of injuries. He made huge plays out of wildcat with his legs, looking like a man-child at the Division IV level. Great size and skills. Very good safety. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 143 Aaron Owens, Maricopa, 5-11, 160, QB/DB | He is being recruited as an athlete because of his versatility as a dual-threat quarterback who can lock it down at cornerback. He passed for 2,658 yards and 25 touchdowns and ran for 368 yards and three scores in 10 games last season. Maricopa

No. 142 Henry "Cole" Inglis, Desert Mountain, 6-2, 180, DB | Averaged six tackles his junior season when he recovered a fumble and deflected three passes. Can play either safety position. Good ball skills. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

No. 141 Desmond Ethridge, Red Mountain, 5-11, 190, RB/SS | He was hobbled my injuries last season, but he is stronger and faster than ever now and ready to make an impact on both sides of the ball. Very dynamic runner who could be safety in college. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

No. 140 Colton Dunkle, Basha, 6-3 265, C/G | The strongest of the Big Four on Basha’s offensive line. Universities from the Ivy League to the Pac-12 have shown interest in this smart dynamo at offensive guard. Will be one of the top offensive linemen in AZ Division I this year. Basha

No. 139 Michael Niu, Mesa Mountain View, 6-3, 300, DT | Run stopper who will give the Toros a strong pass rush up the middle. Will face a lot of double teams because of his size and strength. Mountain View

No. 138 Nicholas Silvestro, Basha, 6-5, 275, T | A gladiator on the offensive line with good feet and technique putting him on the radar at Boise State, Colorado, NAU, Nevada and UCLA. Has an Adams State offer. Basha

No. 137 Bryce Utter, Sunrise Mountain, 6-0, 185, WR | Injuries derailed his career at Peoria Liberty, but he is healthy now, going full throttle this spring. He just needs games now. Once colleges see him play next season, offers should come. Jessie Wardarski/azcentral sports

No. 136 Prince Gbeadah, North, 6-1, 210, LB/RB | Pure athlete, will play anywhere asked of him. Will line up at middle linebacker, outside linebacker, on the edge. Will move from fullback to tailback. Might be North’s best overall athlete. Tom Tingle/azcentral sports

No. 135 Mata’ava Ta’ase, Mesa Mountain View, 6-4, 205, WR | Mountain View could have two of the tallest receivers in the state next season with 6-7 Curtis Hodges on the other side. Ta’ase has turned into a beast in the off-season and could be one of the emerging receivers in Arizona. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

No. 132 Dustin Woodard, Chandler, 6-2, 285, OL | He has Ivy League grades and picked up a Brown offer in the spring. He has put in tremendous work in the off-season to become a prospect. A strong senior season should help elevate him even more. Chandler

No. 131 Ethan Johnson, Mesa Westwood, 5-8, 190, RB | Had a huge junior season, rushing for 1,891 yards and 25 touchdowns for a state playoff team. He will make the transition under new coach Jim Ewan. Rock-solid running back who can catch passes and break tackles. Quick, durable. Crystal Ochoa/azcentral sports

No. 130 A.J. Auelua, Highland, 6-2, 305, OL/NG | Big and powerful, Auelua has a great motor and is able to take on double teams on defense. He pulls out well for his size at guard. Will help anchor a big, athletic offensive line. Could play center in college. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 129 Donovahn Ross, Hamilton, OLB/SS, 5-11, 205 | He can also play tight end, but he is getting most looks on defense, where he is a versatile linebacker who can line up just about anywhere and make plays. He can play inside or outside linebacker and has the speed and athleticism to play strong safety. Hamilton

No. 127 Nic Carbo, Skyline, 6-2, 180, DB | Made first-team all-region last year with four interceptions. Time on field limited by injuries. Big things expected as he anchors strong secondary. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 125 Chris Araiza, Phoenix St. Mary’s, 5-9, 160, CB | He averaged four tackles last season. Appointed team captain this year. Spirited leader who leads in the weight room, locker room and on the field. Tremendous work ethic. St. Mary's

No. 124 Chris Jules, Centennial, 6-0, 218, DE/FB | Another dynamic pass rusher who has the strength and speed to overpower big tackles. He is expected to have a huge senior season. College coaches have been impressed in spring football by his size and speed. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 122 Bilal Muhammad, Tempe, 6-2, 180, WR | Should get plenty of college looks this spring after catching 39 passes for 644 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. He has gotten faster, more athletic. Good size. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 121 Randy Rodriguez, Centennial, 6-3, 225, DE | He could end up being Centennial’s best player next season, the way he has blown up in the off-season with strong work in the weight room. Dynamic edge rusher who has put on 20 pounds of muscle, while still running a sub-4.5-second 40-yard dash. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 120 Kreshawn Braker, Cesar Chavez, 6-2, 300, DT | A tank in the middle of Cesar Chavez’s line, Braker is tough to move out. He had three sacks last season. Also plays the offensive line, and is powerful with good feet. Russell Gates/azcentral sports

No. 117 Austin Newcombe, Willow Canyon, 6-5, 280, OL | Injuries have plagued him the last two years, playing a handful of games as a sophomore and starting seven games last season. But he has a great frame and is getting attention from Arizona and South Dakota State, among colleges. Willow Canyon

No. 115 Jared Stangler, Willow Canyon, 6-1, 220, LB/K/P | Made all-section honorable mention the last two seasons at linebacker. An ankle injury limited him last season. Exceptional punter and kicker who is being recruited for that by bigger colleges. Willow Canyon

No. 113 Alex Centa, Phoenix Barry Goldwater, 6-2, 205, WR | Made a huge lead between his sophomore and junior seasons and is expected to do the same this year as a big, physical receiver. Had 35 catches for 584 yards and seven TDs last season. Got an NAU Junior Day invite. Jeffrey Lowman/azcentral sports

No. 112 Jalen Scott, Shadow Mountain, 6-5, 195, DE/OLB | His season was shortened by an injury. Played in only two games, but had 11 tackles and two sacks. Very athletic, fast, strong kid. Getting looked at by Colorado and Oregon State. Shadow Mountain

No. 111 Nick Carlon, Moon Valley, 6-0, 170, DB/KR | He has transitioned from wide receiver to strong safety in his career. Last season, he had 103 tackles, one interceptions and one sack with 504 yards in kick returns. Has good speed, making plays all over the field. Pat Shannahan/azcentral sports

No. 110 Travis Pollay, Northwest Christian, 5-8, 185, RB | Was one of the top Division V players last season when he ran for 1,450 yards and 16 touchdowns. Has more than 2,400 rushing yards in his last two years. He cuts on a dime and has good speed to break away for long runs. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 109 Nagi Clark, Peoria, 5-11, 180, WR/DB | Made all-section as a junior at defensive back but will play both receiver and DB his senior year. Can play either position in college. Physical, rangy receiver who locks it down on defense. Good ball skills. Jeffrey Lowman/azcentral sports

No. 108 Efrain Segoviano, Tucson, 6-2, 245, OL/DL | Was first-team all-section on the offensive line last season. Coach Justin Argraves believes he is the second-best lineman he has had at Tucson, behind now San Diego State’s Antonio Rosales. Great motor. Receiving interest from the University of Arizona. David Wallace/azcentral sports

No. 106 Ben McGriff, Northwest Christian, 6-1, 280, DL | Finished third in the heavyweight division at state wrestling championships. Quick feet, big motor, who is a big run stuffer in the middle of the line. Has been all-section both on offensive and defensive lines. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 104 David Ogas, Morenci, 6-1, 220, OL | Keeps putting on quality weight and is getting stronger. Started at left guard since sophomore season. Named to National Honor Society. Hard worker. Great leader. Angela Piazza/azcentral sports

No. 103 Brendan Coleman, Brophy Prep, 6-3, 250, OL | A very good run blocker who has great feet can protect the quarterback equally well. Can play any offensive line position. Earned first-team all-section as a junior. Getting Division I interest. Carries 3.2 GPA. Two-year starter on the line. Brophy

No. 101 Ryan Velez, Brophy Prep, 6-1, 190, RB/KR | Was first-team all-section last season after rushing for 1,087 yards and 13 TDs on 171 carries. Great all-around athlete who could make an impact on defense. Versatile enough to play several positions. Had 16 catches for 110 yards last year. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 100 Easton Palomino, Deer Valley, 6-3, 195, QB | Has been playing baseball this spring, but will compete in the Elite 11 regional in May in Chicago. He has changed up his diet to build mass and is working out in the weight room after baseball. Has had conversations with Duke and San Diego State. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 98 Grant Carpenter, Surprise Willow Canyon, 6-2, 180, WR/KR/K | He started at wide receiver last season and filled in at punter after Jared Stangler got injured and ended up with a 39-yard average. He averaged 21.5 yards a catch with five touchdowns. He also made two field goals. Great all-around athlete. Jessie Wardarski/azcentral sports

No. 97 Josh McCauley, Red Mountain, 6-3, 250, C | Athletic, tough, mean with high football IQ. Team leader. Red Mountain used him to pull out on the edge because of his quick feet. Arizona State is showing interest. At the least, a Big Sky prospect. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 96 Jonathan Contreras, Centennial, 6-5, 300, OL | Has worked hard in the off-season to make himself a prospect. Coach Richard Taylor said he may have made as big a strides as anybody in the program since the state championship game. Will get good looks just based on his size. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 95 Hunter Dean-Gibson, Basha, 5-10, 165, WR | Put up solid numbers his sophomore season with 33 catches for 590 yards and seven TDs. Will benefit greatly from having one of the state’s top quarterbacks, Ryan Kelley, throwing to him. Has an extra gear after he catches it. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sorts

No. 94 Tanner Hawthorne, Centennial, 6-6, 275, OL | Made an off-season commitment to the weight room and it is paying off. Gotten more explosive. Should have his best season after starting on the line last season. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 93 Carl Barrs, Centennial, 6-0, 180, DB | A lock-down cornerback who is having a solid track season in the hurdles. Fast, athletic, makes plays on defense. Great ball skills. Could take off in spring practices. Jeffrey Lowman/azcentral sports

No. 89 Alex Farina, Phoenix Desert Vista, 6-2, 195, QB | Will bounce back from a down year. Can make all of the throws. Strong arm. Has worked in the off-season to improve all around speed, strength and accuracy. Good runner. Desert Vista

No. 87 Tanner Garcia, Apache Junction, 5-11, 170, WR | One of the more dynamic kick returners in the state. Great hands, speed. Projects as a slot receiver/kick returner in college. No offers but on college coaches’ radar. Vance Miller

No. 86 Matt McAdams, Tucson Santa Rita, 6-0, 215, LB | Only appeared in two games last season because of an injury. But he is a big impact play-maker who will see his recruiting take off in May. Has big Arizona interest. A strong spring should push him as a go-to prospect. Joey Anchondo/azcentral sports

No. 85 Alex Jackson, Liberty, 5-9, 160, WR | Dynamo who is a home-run hitter returning punts. He returned two punts for touchdowns last season when he caught 40 passes for 773 yards and four TDs. He also had a rushing touchdown. Versatile, dynamic slot receiver. Jessie Wardarski/azcentral sports

No. 82 Marcarius Blount, Mountain Pointe, 6-0, 180, RB/DB | He transferred in from Laveen Betty Fairfax after the Christmas break. He is a threat on either side of the ball. Last season at Fairfax, Blount ran for 774 yards and four TDs on 115 carries, caught eight passes for 124 yards and a TD, had 13 tackles. Betty H. Fairfax

No. 81 Amarii Keyes, Mesa Skyline, 5-11, 200, RB | Explosive back who ran for 1,131 yards and nine touchdowns his junior season, helping the Coyotes to a 10-2 record and Division I quarterfinal finish. He is a good blocker who also can make catches out of the backfield. He had nine catches for 141 yards. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 80 Drew Inness, Phoenix Northwest Christian, 5-11, 190, QB | Has been invited to Dartmouth’s Junior Day. NAU and Azusa Pacific have shown interest. He is a competitor who wants the ball in his hands. Not afraid to fail. Played last two games last season with separated shoulder. Jeffrey Lowman/azcentral sports

No. 79 Matt Mitchell, Joy Christian, 5-9, 180, QB | Great football IQ. Process things quickly. Reads defenses well. Had more than 2,400 passing yards and 29 touchdowns last season when he completed 70 percent of his passes. Tests out very well at combines/camps. Kathy Cole

No. 78 Justin Mandrola, Pinnacle, 6-2, 215, Athlete | Multi-purpose player who makes plays at linebacker, running back and tight end. Made all-section at linebacker last season for a very good Division I team. Very good receiver out of the backfield. Above-average speed for his size. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 77 Dominique King (not pictured), Phoenix Thunderbird, 5-8, 185, RB | Ran for 1,427 yards and 21 touchdowns in break-out junior season. Can also play safety on defense. Smart, strong kid who changes speeds well and is hard to bring down with just one tackler. Stacie Scott/azcentral sports

No. 76 Romeo Robertson, Greenway, 5-9, 165, RB | Had nearly 600 rushing yards in the first four games, before a knee injury sidelined him the rest of the season. He has worked hard to regain speed and strength. Drawing interest from NAU, San Diego State, Bemidji State, Northwestern State, Arizona Christian. Greenway

No. 75 Deyton Jackson, Liberty, 5-11, 175, WR | Shifty slot receiver who has sure hands and can break it open for big plays with his ability to fake out defenders. Is having a great spring after catching 44 passes for 747 yards and 10 TDs on last year’s Division II runnerup team. Jessie Wardarski /The Republic, Jessie Wardarski/The Republic

No. 73 Devin Howard, Mountain Pointe, 6-2, 288, OL | He played a lot on last year’s Division I semifinal team. Has gotten stronger with improved footwork since then. Will get noticed in May football by college coaches after all of the work he has put in. Mountain Pointe

No. 72 Tavian Patrick, Desert Ridge, WR/KR | Has been offered by Cornell. Great student with multiple skills on the football field. Talented slot receiver who is elusive. Home-run hitter on kickoff returns. Speedy, shifty player who makes an impact. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 71 Ke’shawn Churchwell, Mountain Pointe, 5-9, 185, DB | He played mostly linebacker and strong safety last season, but coach Norris Vaughan is moving him to cornerback. He is a strong, quick, sure tackler with great ball skills. Expect this move to not only help the defense but to raise his stock. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 67 Rico Tipton, Hamilton, 6-0, 202, Athlete | Versatile athlete who excels on offense, defense and special teams. He ran for 486 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Big contributor on special teams with three blocked punts. Split time at running back last season, but will be a main ball carrier next season. Will also play defense, where he is flexible enough to play linebacker and safety. Three-sport athlete. Also wrestles and runs track. Jessie Wardarski/azcentral sports

No. 66 Chase Hulbert, Liberty, 6-0, 205, LB | Had a huge junior season helping the Lions reach the Division II final with 134 tackles, 17 for losses. He also had 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Relentless swarmer. Great nose for the ball. Jeffrey Lowman/azcentral sports

No. 64 Adrian Edwards, Higley, 6-2, 175, S | Had 32 tackles, one for a loss, and two sacks last season. Also had five pass breakups and a fumble recovery. Has been getting g a lot of attention from BYU, ASU, Washington and Boise State. Higley

No. 62 Troy Reed, Boulder Creek, 6-2, 195, WR | Had 14 touchdown catches in a break-out junior season that will have college coaches coming around in May to see him up close in spring practices. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 61 Xavier James, Buckeye Verrado, 6-1, 178, WR | Had a strong junior season, but it wasn't until he had an impressive performance this spring at a Nike combine, that colleges really started to take interest. It led to his first offer, from Montana. Many college coaches will be coming through in May to get a look at him. azcentral sports

No. 60 Dante Diaz-Infante, Brophy Prep, 6-1, 215, LB | Father played in the NFL. Great leader, work ethic, teammate. Had 81 tackles, 12 for losses on Division I semifinal team last season. Two fumble recoveries. Great lateral movement, nose for the ball. Brophy Prep

No. 59 Sergio Hernandez, Poston Butte, 6-4, 215, DB/WR | Can play multiple positions with high impact. Could end up being a college receiver, but he is a big hitter on defense, where he can play either safety position and linebacker. Poston Butte

No. 57 Tre Campbell, Surprise Shadow Ridge, 6-3, 200, LB | This outside linebacker also plays tight end. Had four touchdown catches last season, two in the opener against Glendale Deer Valley. A standout on the basketball court and on the track. Runs the 200 meters. Carries a 3.3 grade-point average. Shadow Ridge

No. 56 Carson Taylor, Apollo, 6-4, 200, DE | Great motor, excellent first step. Had 42 tackles, 13 for losses, and six sacks for the Hawks last season. Can play with hand in dirt or standing up as an outside linebacker. Started on varsity past two seasons. Marissa Mountcastle

No. 53 Brett Voss, Phoenix Moon Valley, 6-3, 180, DB/WR | Tremendous athletic ability matched by high football IQ. Processes things quickly on the field. Versatility should help him achieve at either side of the ball in college. Backup quarterback and long snapper, as well. Returns punts. Moon Valley

No. 52 Preston Guerra, Glendale Cactus, 6-2, 200, QB | Had a big junior season passing for 2,339 yards and 27 touchdowns, while running for 711 yards and 13 touchdowns on a nine-win team. His recruiting expected to blow up in May when college coaches can see him in spring practice. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 51 Spencer Lewis, Mesa Red Mountain, 6-5, 230, OL (not pictured) | Athletic with a nasty streak. Will be a three-year starter. Will fill out in big frame. Has several Pac-12 offensive line coaches come out to see him. Most interest coming from UA, ASU, Colorado and USC. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 50 Joe Logan, Goodyear Estrella Foothills, 5-11, 185, RB | Sleeper back who is strong, fast and elusive. He ran for 1,591 yards and 19 touchdowns, including 272 yards and two TDs in a 19-13 Division IV playoff win over Show Low. He averaged 35 yards on seven catches, turning four of them into touchdowns. Jeffrey Lowman/azcentral sports

No. 49 Avery Sanders, Tempe Marcos de Niza, 6-0, 190, Athlete | Line this kid anywhere on the field, and he makes plays. He is cut in the athletic mold of former Marcos de Niza All-Arizona linebacker/running back Ramon Abreu. Sanders has a chance to be even more dynamic. Pat Shannahan/azcentral sports

No. 48 Deandre Williams, Tucson, 5-10, 185, RB/DB | After suffering an ankle sprain in season opener, he was never 100 percent and played in just eight games. Given that, it was remarkable that he still had three 100-plus rushing yards games. He is a 3.75 GPA student who plays basketball and runs track. Arizona Daily Star

No. 47 Luke Rudolph, Phoenix Horizon, 6-4, 260, OL | Has gotten bigger and stronger since a break-out junior season, helping Utah-bound Jake Grant anchor the line for one of the more explosive Division I offenses in the state. Long arms and good balance. His stock is on the rise. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 45 Vavrix Owens, Mountain Pointe, 5-11, 200, LB | Owens can play linebacker or strong safety. He is fast enough to play safety. Had 57 tackles, six for losses, last season when the Pride reached the Division I semifinals. Great leader. Works hard in the weight room. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 44 Jake Welsheimer, Phoenix Shadow Mountain, 5-10, 180, WR | Had a huge year, standing out on a 3-7 team, catching 65 passes for 1,055 yards and 14 touchdowns. Has a 3.8 grade-point average. Hoping to impress in combines and camps to get his recruiting to take off this spring. Brian Lorigan

No. 41 Dylan Eickmeyer, Salpointe Catholic, 6-4, 265, OL | Can play tackle, guard or center. Exceptional footwork, motor and leverage. One of the more athletic linemen on offense that coach Dennis Bene has had. He will be attending Montana’s Junior Day. Salpointe

No. 40 Riley Kaye, Phoenix Arcadia, 6-4, 300, OL (not pictured) | Has gotten stronger and improved his footwork since the end of last season. Great bloodline. His aunt was LPGA golfer Heather Farr, who is deceased. Mom is Missy Farr, Heather’s sister, who played on the pro golf tour. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 38 Jack Smith, Phoenix Mountain Pointe, 6-1, 180, QB | It hasn’t taken coach Norris Vaughan long to be sold on this Indiana transplant. He moved from the Midwest after his father became the head baseball coach at Arizona State. Screenshot

No. 37 Quentin Gomez, Centennial, 5-9, 185, DB | Gomez likely will become Centennial’s featured back on offense, but he projects as a cornerback with tremendous ball skills. He returned three interceptions for touchdowns last season. Lock-down defender who anticipates the pass as well as anybody in the state. Jeffrey Lowman/azcentral sports

No. 36 Jake Ksiazek, Salpointe Catholic, 6-2, 240, LB | In 10 games last season, he had 58 tackles, three tackles for losses and 3 ½ sacks. He has good speed to go with strong frame. Great lateral movement. Pac-12 coaches will be taking a closer look at him in May. Arizona Daily Star

No. 35 Kyree Woods, Chandler, 6-0, 175, DB | Picked up a Nevada offer. He had two interceptions and 45 tackles on last year’s state championship team. Hard hitter. Can play corner and safety. Very good ball skills. Jessie Wardarski/azcentral sports

No. 34 D.J. Davidson, Mesa Desert Ridge, 6-5, 300, DL | Coach Jeremy Hathcock says Davidson’s recruiting is just now heating up and expects him to “a 15-offer guy.” Arizona State and Arizona both are all over him. He is a monster along the defensive line. Can play nose tackle to the edge with speed. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 33 Hamilcar Rashed Jr., Laveen Cesar Chavez, 6-4, 225, DE/LB | Tremendous prospect who gets an A-plus on the eye-ball test. He is fast and strong and dominant, posting 20 sacks last season when he made azcentral sports’ All-Arizona team. His name has gotten out there. Hamilcar Rashed Jr.

No. 32 Dru Dixon, Phoenix Pinnacle, 6-1, 230, LB | Has been invited to the Opening regional after an impressive recent camp where he emerged as the top linebacker. Was one of coach Dan Zupke’s few two-way starters last season. He made the Arizona Football Coaches Association’s team at linebacker. Jessie Wardarski/azcentral sports

No. 31 Kare’ Lyles, Saguaro, 6-2, 210, QB | After a strong first season as the starting quarterback with an off-the-charts QB rating, Lyles’ recruiting is heating up. His coach, Jason Mohns, said he received phone calls from the offensive coordinators at several schools. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 30 Kaleb Pitts, Hamilton, 6-3, 175, WR | Watch for big things from this big, athletic receiving next season, after playing a complimentary role last season. Coach Steve Belles raves about his potential. He had 381 receiving yards and two touchdowns on Division I finalist team. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 29 Steffon Canady, Glendale Apollo, 6-1, 215, LB (not pictured) | Great motor who makes an impact on both sides of the ball as a big, bullish athlete. He had 78 tackles on defense and ran for 460 yards and seven touchdown on offense last season. David Wallace/azcentral sports

No. 28 Casey Carnaghi, Tucson Sahuaro, 6-3, 195, WR | Missed most of last season because of a broken hand, but he turned for the state playoffs and had four catches for 135 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Paradise Valley. He is starting to get attention from the Pac-12 schools. Sahuaro

No. 27 Isaac Steele, Centennial, 6-2, 190, QB/DB | This athlete may wind up at the next level at defensive back. He is a dynamic dual threat quarterback who makes plays with his legs. He has a big arm. He threw for 1,632 yards and 27 touchdowns and ran for 558 yards and six TDs on 75 carries. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 26 Christian Skeptaris, Chaparral, 6-3, 225, TE | Skeptaris is a versatile tight end who can block, go wide and make big catches. He is tough in traffic. Fearless. Chaparral utilizes him as an H-back, wingback. He has a big body who is good in space. He will also play outside linebacker next season. Michael Schennum/azcentral sports

No. 25 Bryce Coleman, Marana Mountain View, 5-7, 170, RB | Only played in two games last season after transferring from Tucson High. It was enough to put together an impressive highlight tape to send to recruiters. He had the eighth-fastest 40-yard time at the U.S. Army national combine in January. Bryce Coleman

No. 24 Julian Carter, Saguaro, 6-3, 190, WR | Transferred during the spring from Phoenix Horizon where he caught 47 passes for 693 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He’ll form a great receiving corps at Saguaro, which will be playing in Division II next season. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 23 Kurt Shughart, Chaparral, 5-11, 205, DB | Strong, fast kid who runs 40 yards in 4.6 seconds and could project as a linebacker in college. He plays strong safety in high school. Last year he was a catalyst on the defense with this big-play abilities. Charlie Leight/azcentral sports

No. 22 John Okwoli, Phoenix North Canyon, 6-2, 190, WR/KR (not pictured) | Tremendous athlete who could play receiver, kick returner and defensive back in college. He had more than 1,900 all-purpose yards last season when opposing coaches tried to key on him. He averaged 198 yards a game. David Wallace/azcentral sports

No. 21 Thayne Jackson, Gilbert, 6-7, 275, OL | Jackson is a natural tackle, who moved from right tackle to left tackle last season when Arizona State-signee Steven Miller was moved from left tackle to guard. There is strong interest from Arizona State, Arizona, Vanderbilt and Oregon. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 20 Walker Adams, Brophy Prep, 6-1, 220, LB | If he hadn’t missed his junior season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Adams easily would be a top-10 prospect in Arizona. He is a tough middle linebacker who as a sophomore set a Brophy season record with 134 tackles. Stacie Scott/azcentral sports

No. 19 Case Hatch, Gilbert Perry, 6-2, 220, LB | He runs 40 yards in 4.6 seconds, but plays even faster. He had 140 tackles last season. Made all-section and all-state. Expected to take off in May when recruiters see him. Perry High School

No. 17 Roy Lopez III, Gilbert Mesquite, 6-3, 290, C/G | A coach’s son, Lopez recently won the heavyweight state wrestling championship. He is athletic enough to play defensive tackle in college. Arizona is getting close to offering him. Once a Pac-12 school offers, his recruiting will take off. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 16 Jacob Brown, Paradise Valley, 6-0, 180, WR/DB | Brown is good enough to play either offense or defense in college. He was a dynamo on offense last season for the Trojans, catching 54 passes for 1,163 yards and 19 touchdowns. He changes speeds very well. Dominic Valente/azcentral sports

No. 15 Marshal Nathe, Centennial, 6-3, 285, G | Nathe and Steven Bailey are like twins. Not much separates either lineman. They’re even the same size with the same big motor. They put in the work and it shows on the field. Nathe has ASU, UA, Florida, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington all interested. Mark Henle/azcentral sports

No. 14 Tyler Bloom, Gilbert Higley, 6-5, 210, QB | He was among the top-10 overall prospects for the 2016 class before he blew out his knee in the season opener. Bloom, a left-hander, is back throwing and cleared to run. He has added 20 pounds during his rehabilitation. Higley football

No. 13 Justice Summerset, Marana Mountain View, 6-4, 175, QB/DB | Great athlete. One of the state’s top high jumpers in track and field. Could wind up at a major college for track. On the football field, he does it all. He is a three-year varsity starter with 31 games already under his belt. Mike Christy/Arizona Daily Star

No. 12 Steven Bailey, Centennial, 6-3, 285, C/G | His recruiting stock went way up after an exceptional junior season, clearing paths for Dedrick Young and the like, as the Coyotes captured the Division II championship. Steven Bailey

No. 11 Cade Knox, Brophy Prep, 6-4, 200, QB | He emerged the second half of last season and now has Arizona State looking closely at him. Very athletic and has good speed to get out of the pocket and make plays with his legs and arm. He also plays safety on defense. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 10 Kyeler Burke, Hamilton, 6-1, 190, DB/WR | Burke’s recruiting should take off after making the switch to fulltime cornerback, a need position for major colleges. He is very athletic. He ran for 464 yards and had 976 yards receiving last season when he scored 13 touchdowns for the state runnerup Huskies. Jessie Wardarski/azcentral sports

No. 9 Brandon Jamison, Scottsdale Chaparral, 6-3, 230, DE | No offers yet but half of the Pac-12 has interest. He is a top hurdler in track. Can play outside linebacker and end. He led the Firebirds with 17 tackles for losses last season. A big spring could ignite his recruiting. Charlie Leight/azcentral sports

No. 7 Justin Holt, Tucson Salpointe, 6-2, 290, DT | The son of a former University of Arizona football player, Holt has a UA offer so far. This spring, colleges will ascend on Salpointe’s campus to take a closer look at the nose tackle. He had four tackles for losses last season. A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star

No. 6 Mason Moran, Chandler, 6-3, 180, QB/DB | He won’t play his first varsity season as a fulltime starter until this fall, but his coach, Shaun Aguano, can already tell you that he’ll be the best quarterback in the state. He made All-Arizona last season at defensive back. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

No. 4 Garrett Rand, Chandler Hamilton, 6-3, 275, DT | Great bull rusher who overpowered centers and guards last season, picking up 10.5 tackles for losses, 10 sacks. He will be a three-year starter. He has offers from most of the Pac-12, and from Michigan State and Nebraska. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

No. 3 Connor Murphy, Phoenix Brophy Prep, 6-7, 240, DE | The brother of Washington Redskins linebacker/defensive end Trent Murphy, a former All-Pac-12 player at Stanford, the younger Murphy has all of the tools to make it big. He has ASU, UA, Michigan, Stanford, Nebraska offers among the nine so far. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

No. 2 Chase Lucas, Chandler, 6-1, 180 RB | A versatile athlete who can return kicks, catch the ball out of the backfield and break off big runs on power dive plays. He ran for 1,126 yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 28 passes for 368 yards and three TDs on last season’s 13-1 Division I championship team. Jeffrey Lowman/azcentral sports

No. 1 Byron Murphy, Scottsdale Saguaro, 6-1, 170, DB | Up to 16 offers to start February, Murphy has not only Arizona State and Arizona wanting him but Ohio State, Texas A&M and Notre Dame have offered this long, athletic cornerback, who made All-Arizona his junior season at wide receiver. Jessie Wardarski/azcentral sports